Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Maintenance Technician – Job Summary.

The Maintenance Technician plays a critical role in ensuring the reliable operation of equipment, machines, auxiliary equipment, and facility systems—particularly during plant startup and ramp-up to full production. This position requires a dependable, motivated professional with strong industrial maintenance experience, excellent troubleshooting skills, and a positive, team-oriented attitude.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on injection molding machines, robots, and supporting equipment to ensure consistent production readiness.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems to minimize downtime.
• Set up, align, and calibrate molds to support efficient production launches.
• Maintain building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and hydraulic components.
• Schedule and complete routine maintenance tasks.
• Order, track, and manage spare parts inventory in coordination with the procurement department.
• Maintain accurate and detailed maintenance records.
• Collaborate with production teams to optimize equipment performance and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Demonstrate reliability, commitment, and a strong work ethic in all maintenance activities.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Technical diploma or equivalent hands-on industrial maintenance experience.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience maintaining injection molding equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• 2–3 years’ experience as a maintenance, electronics, or robotics technician.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, hydraulics, robotics, electrical, pneumatic, mechanical systems, HVAC, and plumbing.
• Ability to work with electrical systems ranging from 12VDC to 480VAC three-phase.
• Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to learn new processes quickly.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Must be punctual and dependable.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Positive attitude and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.